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KP05 SZN

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,774 mi
Last recorded86,774 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 SZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,774 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 86,774 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,060 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 85,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 76,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,013 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated in places.

front suspension coil springs slightly corroded in paces.

nearside front tyre worn to 4mm and the outer sidewall is slightly damaged.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm but is worn abnormally low on its inner edge, 205-50-r16.

rear tyres worn to around 3mm and are deteriorated due to age.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,754 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 62,660 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,396 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,392 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 45,182 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 45,170 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 35,593 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 35,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 24,457 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 24,457 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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KP05 SZN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 55,122 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP05 SZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KP05 SZN is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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